Resources

A multi-disciplinary database of more than 4,600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full-text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for 8,470 journals. Search for subjects such as: Business, Health and Medicine, History, Language and Literature, Performing Arts, Dance, Reference, Magazines, Journals and Serials, Social Sciences, Area and Cultural Studies, Women's Studies, Political Science, and Psychology.

An easy to use guide to local free and low cost services. Find housing, food, legal help, medical care, counseling, degrees and training, and more by browsing "I need..." . Or find resources for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and other categories by browsing "I am..."

Search thousands of immigration lawyers to find one that meets your needs. You can search by languages spoken, location, and types of law practiced.

Busca a través de miles de abogados para encontrar uno que satisface tus necesidades. Puedes buscar por idioma, ubicación, y tipos de derecho practicado.

Check the licensing and record of an IL attorney.

Una enciclopedia completa en español. 

A comprehensive encyclopedia in Spanish

BookFlix is an engaging read-aloud experience that pairs animated stories with related nonfiction titles—including many Spanish pairs.

Tutors are available from 3 - 10 p.m. every day with live homework help for math, science, English, social studies and adult learning. Take ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship practice tests.

HelpNow (AyudaAhora): Los tutores están disponibles de 3-10 p.m. todos los días con ayuda en vivo para tareas de matemáticas, ciencias, inglés, estudios sociales, y aprendizaje de adultos. Puede tomar examenes de practica para el ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL y de ciudadanía estadounidense.

Low cost, legal services available in English and Spanish to residents of Cook and DuPage Counties based on ability to pay. Services include: adoption, bankruptcy, child custody, divorces, guardianship, landlord-tenant, real estate, wills and probate, worker’s compensation, and limited immigration help.

Servicios legales de bajo costo disponibles en inglés y español a los residentes de los condados Cook y DuPage basados en su capacidad para pagar. Los servicios incluyen: adopción, bancarrota, custodia de los hijos, divorcios, tutela, arrendador-inquilino, bienes raíces, testamentos y sucesiones, compensación del trabajador y ayuda limitada de inmigración.

Explore in-depth online instructional videos and classes that span 22 different creative categories, including painting & decorating, crochet and knitting, quilting, woodworking, cake decorating, and more. Also included is a craftsy section and craftsy en español.

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, try these tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Si necesitas ayuda con las computadoras, trata de usar estas herramientas a tu propio ritmo para ayudarte a abordar la tecnología y ganar la confianza necesaria para tener éxito.

Practice for the Illinois driver's licensing exams using ten car, six motorcycle and three CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) tests; read three online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL); and browse a FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions in English. For Spanish speakers, two tests feature over 60 questions on signs in Illinois.

Puedes ir en línea para practicar para el examen de licencia de conducir en español. Este sitio presenta dos exámenes con más de 60 preguntas acerca de las señales de tránsito en Illinois.

Una enciclopedia interactiva para niños. An interactive encyclopedia for young learners

Borrow and stream movies, TV shows, eAudiobooks, eBooks, Music, and eComics. 

• Loan period is 3-21 days based on material.

14 tests in English and Spanish cover the contents of the Illinois DMV Driver’s Handbook. As on the real test, you are required to identify traffic signs, signals and pavement markings, and answer questions about traffic laws, driving and safety rules, vehicle equipment and crash prevention.

Este recurso tiene 14 exámenes en inglés y español que cubren el contenido del libro Normas de tránsito. Este libro tiene toda la información que usted necesita para aprobar el examen de manejo escrito. En este recurso, usted puede identificar las señales de tránsito, las luces direccionales, las marcas en el pavimento, y responder a las preguntas acerca de las leyes de tránsito, las reglas de seguridad, el equipo del auto, y la prevención de accidentes. 

General low cost or free legal advice and family law information

Career coaches are available from 3- 10 p.m. every day, providing expert advice on resumes and interview prep. Connect online with a live expert to help with filling out unemployment benefits forms.

JobNow(TrabajoAhora): Entrenadores profesionales están disponibles de 3-10 p.m. todos los dias, ofreciendo asesoramiento de expertos sobre currículums y preparación para entrevistas. Conéctese en línea con un experto en vivo para ayudarle a completar los formularios de beneficios de desempleo.

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. 

• Loan period is 14 days.

LinkedIn has now acquired Lynda.com. Tens of thousands of online courses are available on many business, technology, and digital media topics. They also added tutorials in Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French, German, and Portuguese.